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Sony Plans Deposit Scheme for PS3 in UK?

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the pointy-hair-just-getting-pointier dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Sony is reportedly in talks to introduce a new £150 per PS3 deposit scheme across retailers in the UK. The proposed scheme aims to help improve resource allocation as well as reduce the 'eBay phenomenon' which was evident with the 360's launch, deposits were secured from as little as £5 and crafty sellers would sell the console way above its retail price."

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  1. yields of the deposit? by jmhewitt · · Score: 4, Funny

    Will the interest accrued help bring down the price?

  2. Obligatory post by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    I have nothing constructive to add to this discussion, so I'd just like you all to know that I am going to buy a Nintendo Wii instead of a PlayStation 3.

  3. 150 UKP Deposit? by Aphrika · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Ummm... I may be getting the wrong end of the stick here, but just how exactly does that stop people selling the console for extortionate amounts on eBay? They have to buy the console for the full price before eBaying it, so that 150 UKP deposit only goes so far as to ensure they get one to sell on...

    It certainly won't discourage entrepreneurs who want to make a bit of cash, and (maybe I'm cynical) looks more like Sony trying to make people commit to a purchase. I'd certainly feel uneasy ponying up a quarter of the console's price before launch.